Left-arm pacer Mohammad Amir will not be part of Pakistan’s ODI squad for the upcoming white-ball series against Australia in November, according to credible sources. Despite speculation about his potential return to the 50-over format and reports suggesting that the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) had contacted the 32-year-old about his availability, it has now been confirmed that Amir will not be included.
Instead, Pakistan is expected to field a strong bowling lineup featuring Shaheen Shah Afridi, Naseem Shah, Haris Rauf, and Mohammad Hasnain. Amir, who last played an ODI for Pakistan in 2019 against Sri Lanka, has primarily focused on T20 leagues around the world. His recent participation in the T20 World Cup led to renewed speculation regarding his involvement in significant series, including the one against Australia.
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Notably, Amir has a commendable record against Australia, having taken 58 wickets across formats, with 26 of those achieved in Australian conditions. While he will not participate in the ODI series, there are indications that Amir could be considered for the T20I series that follows.
Pakistan’s tour of Australia will kick off with a three-match ODI series starting on November 4, followed by a T20I series beginning on November 14. The official squad announcement is expected in the coming days.
ODI Series Schedule:
- November 4: MCG, Melbourne (D/N)
- November 8: Adelaide Oval, Adelaide (D/N)
- November 10: Perth Stadium, Perth (D/N)
T20I Series Schedule:
- November 14: The Gabba, Brisbane (N)
- November 16: SCG, Sydney (N)
- November 18: Bellerive Oval, Hobart (N)
